Thesaurus results for EXPERIMENTS

experiments

noun

plural of experiment

as in tests

a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment in which he flew a kite in a thunderstorm to see if lightning and electricity were identical

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Recent Examples of experiments Meanwhile, in the team’s experiments, nearly 80 percent of the heat generated by the plasma was directed into cement production. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 During that time, Kim conducted a variety of scientific experiments that could advance technological development and aid space exploration down the road. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Players who complete a series of optional quests involving the Divine Child—a young girl who is the sole survivor of experiments by the heretical monks of Ashina’s Senpou Temple—can choose the Return ending. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026 Emily’s misguided research ultimately proves that love stories can’t be plotted and graphed like science experiments; more modern studio romantic comedies could stand to learn the same lesson. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 However, outside oncologists note that natural experiments from decades past come with inherent research limitations. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 After more than a decade of experiments, regulatory hurdles and technical setbacks, some of America’s biggest delivery companies are now making much bigger bets that drones are finally ready for prime time. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 International graduate students also frequently teach undergraduate courses, conduct experiments and staff research laboratories. — Abigail Boggs, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 This is where there are usually a few experiments, some more ‘out there’ designs, so step up for some pretty wild stuff, including a kit based on trees, one linked to the United Kingdom prime minister’s tattoo and one inspired by Elvis Presley. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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tests

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If the upcoming tests continue to validate the design, the 24-round reusable pod could become one of JR3’s biggest advantages.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
The sanctuary later said tests showed her red blood cells were still being affected by the venom, so veterinarians gave her another dose while working to keep her blood pressure, temperature and heart rate stable.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026